Financial Fix Up, Family Budget Tips, Frugal Living
Financial Fix Up, Family Budget Tips, Frugal Living

Financial Fix Up, Family Budget Tips, Frugal Living

Sarah Brumley, Lemon Blessings

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It's not always easy to take on a second job in order to improve your financial situation and, most the time, it's not necessary. Each Thursday, join Sarah Brumley, an ordinary wife and mom, as she details practical ways to use the income you already have to achieve your greatest goals. If you are struggling to make your family finances work for you, or just want some down-to-earth inspiration to increase your financial success, this is the podcast for you.

Recent Episodes

4 Smart Money Moves to Make This Fall
SEP 11, 2025
4 Smart Money Moves to Make This Fall

Does it ever feel like fall sneaks up on your wallet? One minute you’re paying for school supplies, the next it’s holiday travel, costumes, and Christmas shopping—and suddenly the credit card balance is higher than you’d like.

In today’s episode, we’re hitting pause for a fall budget reset. I’ll walk you through four simple steps you can take right now to prepare your money for the months ahead—so you can move into the holiday season with less stress and a whole lot more peace.

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Are you on my email list? If not, you’re totally missing out!

Each week, I send out an email packed with budgeting challenges, home maintenance strategies, fun and frugal family activities, meal planning tips, and even a sneak peek behind the scenes. My goal is simple: to inspire you to take those small steps that can lead to big changes in your home and financial life.

I promise I won’t clutter your inbox—just valuable insights to help you thrive! If you’d like to join our community, head over to lemonblessings.com/news or click the link in the show notes.

Together we can transform those small actions into significant results!

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14 MIN
3 Simple Tips for When You're Ready to Begin Again
SEP 4, 2025
3 Simple Tips for When You're Ready to Begin Again

Ever feel like life hit pause on all your best intentions? The routines you worked so hard for are no longer in place, the budget’s drifted, and suddenly you’re left wondering if you’ve lost all your progress? You’re not alone. Today we’re talking about what it really means to begin again—without pressure, without perfection, and with a whole lot of grace. So if you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to reset… this is your invitation to start right where you are. Let’s get started.

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Are you on my email list? If not, you’re totally missing out!

Each week, I send out an email packed with budgeting challenges, home maintenance strategies, fun and frugal family activities, meal planning tips, and even a sneak peek behind the scenes. My goal is simple: to inspire you to take those small steps that can lead to big changes in your home and financial life.

I promise I won’t clutter your inbox—just valuable insights to help you thrive! If you’d like to join our community, head over to lemonblessings.com/news or click the link in the show notes.

Together we can transform those small actions into significant results!

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Real Talk for New Grads: 5 Things You Need To Know
JUN 5, 2025
Real Talk for New Grads: 5 Things You Need To Know

What do you really need to know before stepping into adult life? My daughter asked me that question as she gets ready to graduate—and maybe you’ve wondered the same thing. So today, I’m sharing five things every graduate should know—practical wisdom, honest truth, and the kind of encouragement I wish someone had given me back then.

Whether you’re the one graduating or you love someone who is, this episode’s for you.

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Are you on my email list? If not, you’re totally missing out!

Each week, I send out an email packed with budgeting challenges, home maintenance strategies, fun and frugal family activities, meal planning tips, and even a sneak peek behind the scenes. My goal is simple: to inspire you to take those small steps that can lead to big changes in your home and financial life.

I promise I won’t clutter your inbox—just valuable insights to help you thrive! If you’d like to join our community, head over to lemonblessings.com/news or click the link in the show notes.

Together we can transform those small actions into significant results!

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Insurance Denied Again? Here's What to Do Right Now
MAY 29, 2025
Insurance Denied Again? Here's What to Do Right Now

You followed the process, got the referral, showed up for the appointment—and then the insurance denial lands in your inbox. We’ve been there.

In Part 2 of this series, I’m walking you through exactly what to do when insurance says no—from appeal letters to staying organized, and everything in between.

Feeling overwhelmed by the fight? You don’t have to do it alone. Let’s get started.

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Here’s the deal: in order to achieve your long-term financial goals, you have to have a budget that works for you and your family. That means, getting super clear on your income, expenses, and total debt payoff amounts, so you can make any necessary changes and begin to see progress. That’s exactly what the Financial Fix Up Planner is designed to help you do. With step-by-step instructions to set up your budget, monthly challenges to keep you on your toes, menu planning resources, and space to reflect on your goals, you’ll have everything you need to pursue your dream of financial freedom. Sound like something you need? You can grab your copy today at lemonblessings.com/planner and take back control of your family finances.

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14 MIN
We Got an $80,000 Medical Bill: Now What?
MAY 22, 2025
We Got an $80,000 Medical Bill: Now What?

Ever opened a medical bill and felt your stomach drop? Or wondered how on earth you’d pay for something your insurance barely covered—or didn’t cover at all? We’ve been there—overwhelmed by medical bills. From $80,000 bills to courtroom appeals, we’ve walked through it all.

In this two-part series, I’m sharing the ins and outs of all the things we learned the hard way. Today, in Part 1, we’re talking about how to get ahead of medical costs before they happen—and what to do when a bill shows up and you don’t have the money to pay it.

Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started!

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Are you on my email list? If not, you’re totally missing out!

Each week, I send out an email packed with budgeting challenges, home maintenance strategies, fun and frugal family activities, meal planning tips, and even a sneak peek behind the scenes. My goal is simple: to inspire you to take those small steps that can lead to big changes in your home and financial life.

I promise I won’t clutter your inbox—just valuable insights to help you thrive! If you’d like to join our community, head over to lemonblessings.com/news or click the link in the show notes.

Together we can transform those small actions into significant results!

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14 MIN